英语词汇“improper”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

im•prop•er adj.

not belonging or applicable:drew some improper conclusions.
not agreeing with what is proper:improper conduct.[ it + be + ~ (+ for + obj) + to + verb]:It was improper (for you) to make that offer.
abnormal;
irregular:signs of improper functioning.
not correct:improper laboratory procedures.

im•prop•er•ly, adv. See -propr-.

im•prop•er adj.

not proper;
not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.;
erroneous:He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.:improper conduct at a funeral.
unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion:improper attire for a formal dance.
abnormal or irregular:improper functioning of the speech mechanism.

Latin improprius. See im-², proper
1535–45

im•prop′er•ly, adv.
im•prop′er•ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged –3. inapplicable, unsuited, unfit.
2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indecorous. Improper, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety. Improper has a wide range, being applied to whatever is not suitable or fitting, and often specifically to what does not conform to the standards of conventional morality:improper diet; improper behavior in church; improper language.Indecent, a strong word, is applied to what is offensively contrary to standards of propriety and esp. of modesty:indecent behavior, literature.Unbecoming is applied to what is esp. unfitting in the person concerned:conduct unbecoming a minister.Unseemly is applied to whatever is unfitting or improper under the circumstances:unseemly mirth.

1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fitting, suitable.
2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged proper.

improper /ɪmˈprɒpə/ adj

lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting
unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriate: an improper use for a tool
irregular or abnormal

imˈproperly adv imˈproperness n

单词	improper
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 im•prop•er /ɪmˈprɑpɚ/USA pronunciation adj. not belonging or applicable:drew some improper conclusions. not agreeing with what is proper:improper conduct.[ it + be + ~ (+ for + obj) + to + verb]:It was improper (for you) to make that offer. abnormal; irregular:signs of improper functioning. not correct:improper laboratory procedures. im•prop•er•ly, adv. See -propr-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 im•prop•er (im prop′ər),USA pronunciation adj. not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous:He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence. not in accordance with propriety of behavior, manners, etc.:improper conduct at a funeral. unsuitable or inappropriate, as for the purpose or occasion:improper attire for a formal dance. abnormal or irregular:improper functioning of the speech mechanism. Latin improprius. See im-², proper 1535–45 im•prop′er•ly, adv. im•prop′er•ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged –3. inapplicable, unsuited, unfit. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indecorous. Improper, indecent, unbecoming, unseemly are applied to that which is unfitting or not in accordance with propriety. Improper has a wide range, being applied to whatever is not suitable or fitting, and often specifically to what does not conform to the standards of conventional morality:improper diet; improper behavior in church; improper language.Indecent, a strong word, is applied to what is offensively contrary to standards of propriety and esp. of modesty:indecent behavior, literature.Unbecoming is applied to what is esp. unfitting in the person concerned:conduct unbecoming a minister.Unseemly is applied to whatever is unfitting or improper under the circumstances:unseemly mirth. 1, 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fitting, suitable. 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged proper. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: improper /ɪmˈprɒpə/ adj lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriate: an improper use for a tool irregular or abnormal imˈproperly adv imˈproperness n
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